France’s energy strategy emphasizes nuclear centrality to reduce fossil fuels. Targets significant reduction in fossil fuel use while ensuring sustainable energy transition. Multiannual Energy Programme outlines decade-long trajectory. Consultations involve parliament, industry, local officials. Focus on energy security and fair transition.

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  • France’s new Multiannual Energy Programme (PPE3) confirms a nuclear‑led decarbonisation plan for the next decade. The government aims to raise nuclear output to 380‑420 TWh per year by 2035, up from 360‑400 TWh, and to extend existing reactors to 50‑60 years. It also calls for six new EPR2 reactors, the option for eight more, and the first small modular reactor by the early 2030s, while abandoning the earlier plan to shut 14 units. The strategy targets 60 % decarbonised energy by 2030 and 70 % by 2035, with a balanced mix of nuclear and renewables, and is expected to create over 120,000 jobs by 2030.

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